August Schedule at Anita's Studio

Well we have been dancing up some heat with the Tango tunes. 

Now as the August heats brings it bling, we will shift to some cooler, ZEN music with some JAZZ flare.  

I have been listening to KHMD, our local jazz channel, and pulling some sweet, cooling tunes 

to create a few different August soundscapes to dance to.

Fri, Aug 2

Mon, Aug 5

Wed, Aug 7

Fri, Aug 9

Mon, Aug 12

Wed, Aug 14

Fri, Aug 16

Mon, Aug 19

Wed, Aug 21

CLOSED Aug 23-Aug 27 ~ Julian and Ashley visiting ~ CAMPING

Wed, Aug 28, Wed

CLOSED Aug 29 -  Sept 3rd ~ Labor Day off

I am learning so much from having quite the expenditure of energy 

from the wedding marathon to now my horse eye issue marathon and continuing an intense teaching schedule.  

What does it mean to feel and source the energy of ZEN during intense times?  

Is it easier to access or harder to access for you when the fire flares in your life?  

How would you describe the sensation of Zen?  

See you on the dance floor,

Anita

The Wedding was …. in one word

MAGICAL

Here is the schedule for end of June and all of July

PLEASE RSVP to the best of your ability

6/26 Wed or 6/28 Fri NO CLASS ~ my birthday

7/1 Mon 

7/3 Wed 

7/5 Fri

7/8 Mon

7/10 Wed

7/12 Fri

7/15 Mon

7/17 Wed

7/19 Fri

7/22 Mon

7/24 Wed

7/26 Fri

7/29 Mon

Love you all,  

I am still with company and in the clouds!

Anita

May and June Nia Schedule at Anita's Studio

Dancing Wisteria

Wild

Lyrical wisteria

tumbleblooms

drunk with 

purple 

sunlight

unknown

Please RSVP to the best of you ability for Nia Classes at Anita’s Studio (only hit reply not reply all)

May 1 Wed

May 3 Fri

May 6 Mon

May 8 Wed

May 10 Fri NO CLASS

May 13 Mon

May 15 Wed 

May 17 Fri

May 20 Mon 

May 22 FWed

May 24 Fri

May 27 Mon Memorial Day NO CLASS

May 29 Wed

May 31 Fri

June 3 Mon

June 5 Wed

June 7 Fri

June 10 Mon

June 12 Wed

June 14 Fri

June 17 - June 27 STUDIO CLOSED Jon and Rachels WEDDING at my home

June 28 Fri

Gratitude that you bring AUTHENTICITY to the dance floor every time we dance together.

Love,

Anita

April at Anita's Studio ~ Nourishing Nia Dance

As we dance into April, our focus for the month will be how to create Nourishing Nia Movement.  

Full nourishment means we practice a mind/body balance dance.  

Throughout our daily movement we check in with ourselves and ask “does this feel good to my body”.  

Simple, we think, but putting it into our mind/body dance practice may be challenging. 

I will be introducing new moves to awaken the mechanics of the body and shift movement patterns,

all the while creating mind/body balance to nourish our movement practice.  

Yummm!

Here’s the schedule 

Mon Apr 1

Wed Apr 3

Fri Apr 5

Mon Apr 8

Wed Apr 10

Fri Apr 12

Mon Apr 15

Wed Apr 17

Fri Apt 19

Mon Apr 22

Wed Apr 24

Fri Apr 26

Mon Apr 29

You rocked the month of March let’s keep the dance floor warm.

Love,

Anita

Anita Stark

NIA 1st Degree Black Belt Facilitator

Through Movement We Find Health

503-310-2864

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Feb and March Schedule at Anita's Studio

Hi Everyone,

I know we are all budding to DANCE and many of you are taking trips as well, including me. 

Attendance has been as vibrant as this sunny winter..  Let’s keep it going.  

We are all counting on you to be on the dance floor.

Your CONNECTION to everyone here is so meaningful. 

This CommUNITY is so valuable during these last few winter months.  

We continue to ReTRAIN our beings to embody movement as our healing tool.

Our underlying focus for 2019 will continue to be CONNECTION UNITY TRAINING

I wanted to give you heads up and time to plan your dance days at the studio!

Please RSVP to the best of your ability.

Feb 1 Fri

Feb 4 Mon

Feb 6 - Feb 14 studio closed

Feb 15 Fri

Feb 18 Mon

Feb 20 Wed

Feb 22 Fri

Feb 25 Mon

Feb 28 Wed

Mar 1 Fri

Mar 4 - Mar 12 studio closed

Mar 13 Wed

Mar 15 Fri

Mar 18 Mon

Mar 20 Wed

Mar 22 Fri

Mar 25 Mon 

Mar 27 Wed 

Mar 29 Fri

I don’t see much travel the rest of the spring, summer and fall.  So plan on dancing as much as you desire.

*********A note about snow: Text me at 503-310-2864 if you are not sure if we are having class or you know you are not going to make it.  

I will send out an email by 8:15 am confirming either way.

Love to you all. 

Xoxo

Anita

Happy New Year Nia Dancers,

2019 has arrived ~ whoot ~ we are here.

Profound Presence.

Please RSVP and I will see you on the dance floor.

1/2 Wed

1/4 Fri

1/7 Mon

1/9 Wed

1/11 Fri

1/14 Mon

1/16 Wed

1/18 Fri

1/21 Mon

1/23 Wed

1/25 Fri

1/28 Mon

1/30 Wed

I really really really love dancing with all of you. 

You all are so inviting and so easy to be with.  How lucky we all are to be joined by nia.

See you on the dance floor,

Anita

Dec 2018 Schedule at Anita's Studio

Join me Mon Wed and Fri at 9 am at Anita’s Studio, 4625 SW 53rd Avenue, Portland OR 97221.

Sthira is alertness without tension.  

Sukha is relaxation without dullness.  

Asana is balanced sthira and sukha in the body available to space. 

As I practice movement in the horse arena I bring it to you on the dance floor.

Powerful, expressive, inspiring, brilliant movement is our practice for December.  

I have music that I was gifted from my equine retreat teacher and it will take you on a completely unique harmonious experiential journey.  

RSVP for your dance days

12/3 Mon

12/5 Wed

12/7 Fri

Mon 12/10

Wed 12/12

Fri 12/14

12/17 Mon

12/19 Wed

12/21 Fri

Thinking of one dance day at the end of the year.  Which day would you like for it to be?

12/31 Mon at 9 am? Let me know or throw out a different date….reply individually not all please.  I will compile and gather.

AND what day do you want to gather for a happy hour ~ a gathering of dancers to to play, chat, be together and catchup and here about my Aussie trip?  Let me know.  Reply individually not all please.  I will compile and gather.

"Harmony arises when we are adopting the emotions and feelings of our bodies as the driver of success, not the task” Paulette Clark

Besos,

Anita

Remaining November Schedule

Hi nia peeps,

My trip to Australia then to San Diego for Thanksgiving and now home has been outstanding!

Little rock climbing with my boys post thanksgiving in San Diego.

My body feels great and wants to dance dance dance! My spirit is inspired and wants to share!  My heart is open and elated!

I miss you all and hope to see you on the dance floor.

See you this week 9 am MWF at Anita’s Studio.  

And at the MAC in Studio 3 (private club membership required)

Mwaaaa 💜 Anita

OOPS October

Oh my gosh October came and went and DANCED.  I forgot to post the schedule. 

Sept 2018 Classes at Anita's Studio

Hi Tribe,

I am headed to Mt. Adams Wilderness for a 3 day backpacking adventure this labor day weekend. 

This is why we do the NIA movement practice as to be able to do the fun and challenging experiences off the dance floor.

 I will be "steppng back in" on the dance floor Wednesday, Sept 5th @ 9am.

What days in September will you be "stepping in" on the dance floor?  

Please RSVP to the best of your ability.

Looking forward to some cool weather fall dancing.  

Let’s dance with the focus of finding the StillPoint.  I am excited to see, sense, feel what unfolds with this focus.

Just hit reply not reply all to RSVP with your dates.

9/5 Wed

9/7 Fri

9/10 Mon

9/12 Wed

9/14 Fri

9/17 Mon

9/19 Wed

9/21 Fri

9/24 Mon

9/26 Wed

9/28 Fri

Xoxo

Anita 

My practice focuses on the expression of NIA,
functional movement within your expression, 

catering to all levels and all needs.
I teach you how to choose what is needed by the body the day you step in.  

I also practice a philosophy that movement is carried out into your daily life activities.

I love knowing what desire motivated you to contact me? These questions are so important to you and for me to acknowledge how important the reasons are for you. Through knowing one another we develop rich NIA communities with amazing, accepting and vital movers.

JUNE 2018 dancing at Anita’s Studio

every Mon, Wed, Fri at 9 am.

Fri  6/1

Mon 6/4

Wed 6/6

Fri 6/8

Mon 6/11

Wed 6/13

Fri 6/15

Mon 6/18

Wed 6/20 

Fri 6/22

Mon 6/25

Wed 6/27

Fri 6/29

I would love to know why you come to dance?  Drop me a note as to “what’s in it for you"

See you on the dance floor!

Anita

May NIA Schedule at Anita's Studio

Class start at 9 am at Anita’s Studio

May 2 Wed

May 4 Fri

May 7 Mon

May 9 Wed

May 11 Fri NO CLASS

May 14 Mon

May 16 Wed

May 17 Thurs social nite~view the documentaray HAPPY at Kathy Greenburgs, 6:30pm 

1921 Glenmorrie Lane 97034. Just off Hwy 43 a mile past George Rogers park.

May 18 Fri

May 21 Mon

May 23 Wed

May 25 Fri

May 28 Mon NO CLASS

May 30 Wed

Dance, Live well

Xoxo

Anita

April Schedule at Anita's NIA Schedule

April 2 Mon

April 4 Wed

April 6 Fri

April 9 Mon

April 11 Wed

April 13 Fri

April 16 Mon

April 18 Wed

April 20 Fri

April 23 Mon

April 24-April 30th ~ Anita gone to Malibu for Julians Graduation

CLASSES resume May 1st!

PLEASE RSVP your class commitments just to me!

March 2018 Schedule

Aloha,

We had a lovely time in Maui.

Now back to dancing NIA.

Below is the March Schedule.

3/5 Mon

3/7 Wed

3/9 Fri

3/12 Mon

3/14 Wed

3/16 Fri

3/19 Mon

3/21 Wed

3/23 Fri

3/26 Mon

3/28 Wed

3/30 Fri NO CLASS

I would love to know why you come to dance?  Drop me a note as to “what’s in it for you"

Xoxo

Anita

February NIA Schedule at Anita's Studio

Have you noticed the birds outside already.  

It’s only February but spring is coming early. 

As they dance, the beings in a murmuration seem to be connected together.

They twist and turn and change direction at a music’s notice.

Oh they dance in community connection!

Join the murmuration at Anita’s Studio

every Mon, Wed, Fri at 9 am.

RSVP for February at Anita’s Studio

2/2 Mon

2/5 Mon

2/7 Wed

2/9 Fri

2/12 Mon

2/14 Wed

2/16 Fri

2/19 Mon

2/21 Wed

2/23-3/2 No class ~ Maui dancing on the beach

Anita

YES we will have 9 am class this Friday, 1/12 at Anita’s Studio

Hi Dancers,

YES we will have 9 am class this Friday, 1/12 at Anita’s Studio.

We will NOT have class on MON, MLK Day 1/15.

See you Friday on the dance floor!!!

Anita

How ready are you to dance in Jan 2018?

Happy 2018!

Change for me always creates enthusiasm, motivation and desire.  And you?  

Share with me what change does for you. Even if you can’t make class. I want to know. Your voice is important to me.

And sign up for your January month of classes at Anita’s Studio. 

1/3 Wed 
1/5 Fri
1/8 Mon
1/10 Wed
1/12 Fri No Class UNLESS you sign up and really want it ~ in other words are you out of town?
1/15 Mon MLK DAY ~ No Class UNLESS you sign up and really want it - in other words are you out of town?
1/17 Wed
1/19 Fri
1/22 Mon
1/24 Wed
1/26 Fri
1/29 Mon
1/31 Wed

See you on the dance floor!
Anita

Last chance to dance 2017 is Wednesday, 12/27

LAST CHANCE to DANCE

2017 

At Anita’s Studio

Wed 12/27 at 9 am

DANCING to this playlist, with YOU on the dance floor

bring your loved ones or love yourself and bring yourself

love

Anita

Remaining 2017 Schedule at Anita's Studio

Remaining 2017 schedule (can you believe it)

PLEASE RSVP

11/17 Fri

11/20 - 11/24 Anita’s Studio Closed ~ Happy Thanksgiving

11/27 Mon

11/29 Wed

12/1 Mon

12/4 Mon

12/6 Wed

12/8 Fri

12/11 Mon 

12/13 Wed

12/15 Fri

12/18 - 12/26 Anita’s Studio Closed ~ Happy Holidays

12/27 Wed

1/1 Mon NO CLASS ~ Happy 2018

1/3 Wed Classes resume

1/5 Fri

BTW the 12/27 and 12/29 classes are favorites of mine.  

You often bring your friends and family who are in town visiting.

All are welcome!

GRATITUDE ~ 1 minute read

Over my 27 years of teaching NIA I often receive "gratitude" notes from those who take class from me. I want to share this particular insight about self-awareness/healing from our community. Here is just one that I received the other day ~ I respect the privacy of every dancer and share this anonymously and with permission. I love the way this practitioner relates this bounty of work to spatial exploration on the dance floor and in the forest. EnJOY.... a 1 minute read: Hi Anita. I am really enjoying the way you always bring new movement explorations to our practice. What I have been noticing lately is more flexibility in my chest and rib cage. I realize that it is not uncommon for me to just hold my chest rigid. This is probably partly due to my asthma, which fortunately is much better than it used to be. I have spent decades splinting my chest, holding it rigid, just to allow air flow. As I get more mobility I feel an incredible sense of ease. I also like doing movements to "2 o'clock, 10 o'clock, 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock. The usual axis for most of our activity is 12 and 6. The next most common axis is 3 and 9. Beginning to move intentionally into the in between axes( yes this is the plural of axis, I looked it up!) gets us off our usual paths into the territory in between that has always bee there, but that we don't often enter intentionally because of our habits. It is similar to what I have discovered by mushrooming where you have to get off the trails (where it is allowed like in state and federal forests) to find the mushrooms. Suddenly you realize you have been living on a narrow path in the woods and you discover an entire world that you have in the past simply passed by. I feel the same thing is happening with my body, whether I am reaching in to 5:30 or 2:15, or going down, rolling on the floor and standing up on my tippy toes. I learn there is freedom for my body, and by extension for my spirit and my life that I am just beginning to explore. As always, thank you! Thank you helping me to ground, helping me to soar, helping me to dance, helping me to live fully! From Anita: I AM SO THANKFUL!